Interim Principal Stephen Cullinane said the administrative team and custodians have been labeling halls as one way and figuring out procedures for cleaning. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. ORLEANS Pending contract negotiations, Nashoba Regional School District Superintendent Brooke Clenchy will serve as interim superintendent of the Nauset Regional School District for the 2021-22 school year. The Nashoba School Committee issued a press release Wednesday night. BOLTON - After more than a year, a permanent principal has been named at Nashoba Regional High School, effective July 1. Her communication style was really important. Clenchy has led Nashoba since 2016. Clenchy was superintendent of the Nashoba Regional School District, based in Bolton, from 2016 through 2021. We have brought in highly acclaimed national and international speakers. A stakeholder survey was posted via social media and on the schools website in December where students, families, alumni, faculty, and community members had the opportunity to voice their ideas for the new mascot. A newly renovated science academy in Stow is used for science and engineering instruction for elementary students. Current Nashoba Superintendent Brooke Clenchy, who has held the post since August 2016, announced she was resigning in February, with her final day being May 28. He went into the classrooms. Joint school committee chair Judy Lindahal, also vice chair of the Eastham School Committee, said she was impressed that Tiano does a week-long residency in each school building. The PreK-12 Nashoba Regional School District includes students from the towns of Bolton, Lancaster, and Stow. Boynton will assume the principal role following Steve Cullinane, a longtime teacher and assistant principal at NRHS, who has served as interim principal since late 2019. "It makes it so many of those kids do not need an evaluation because it's been remediated.". "The time, however, feels right to explore the next chapter of my professional career. Sign up for NRSD Community Updates. A committee of administrators and teachers sets the agenda for all early release days, professional development days, and a professional development newsletter. We are extremely grateful for the communitys support in this process and I am proud that so many students played a significant role in finding our new name.. She has extensive experience as superintendent of several other systems and was one of two senior associate commissioners of the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). "While we are disappointed to lose a leader with such energy and passion, we appreciate Brooke's years of dedication and service to the students and families of Bolton, Lancaster and Stow, and her commitment to our mission to education all students to their fullest potential in a safe, caring environment so that they may become critical, creative, reflective thinkers and positive contributors to the global community.". Home; Departments . [4][5] Nashoba Regional High School opened in 1961[6] and by 1966 had 535 students enrolled. The other finalist was Beth Choquette, principal of Bridge Street School in Northampton. 2023 www.telegram.com. [7], In first couple of decades of the district, it only served students from grades 9 through 12, with younger students in elementary superintendency union districts. The Nashoba school district serves Bolton, Stow and Lancaster. Superintendent Brooke Clenchy announced her intention to leave at the end of the school year; the notice was required as part of her contract. She is a really strong package., On the motion to offer the job to Clenchy, regional committee members Ed Brookshire, Tom Fitzgibbons, Steve Leibowitz, and Richard Stewart voted no. Home; Departments . "There is never an easy time to leave a job," Clenchy wrote. Im grateful and excited for this opportunity and for the trust that Superintendent Clenchy has placed in me. It has taught us that we can leverage technology to deliver education that is comparable to in-person learning. "In his interview, he stated Nashoba is fertile ground ripe with nutrients and he feels he'd be a good fit for us.". Parents in the district value and support their children's education. 100 Littleton Road. She ticked all the boxes, she said. [13] The district got a new superintendent, Michael Wood, to help the district financially recover. In her letter of resignation, Clenchy listed accomplishments she is most proud of in her five years, including: implementation of full-day kindergarten; major investments in professional development; improved fiscal performance; and updating buildings for the next generation. She was also previously superintendent in the Ashland and Winchendon school districts. Gail Briere, who chaired the search committee and is chair of Union 54, was among those who ranked Tiano tops. This year's Worcester County Superintendents' AssociationScholar Award was given to Miranda Clack, of Stow, who has earned a 4.96 weighted GPA, which Clenchy said is the highest ever seen at Nashoba. The Nashoba School Committee issued a press release Wednesday night. Noting that he was a teacher who rose through the ranks, she said, He reminded me of someone we have in the position now., Regional committee member John OReilly said he had scored Daly a little bit better on her interview answers than Clenchy, who was a very close second. He made the motion to offer the job to Clenchy. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are posted for 7 p.m. After listening to comments about Brooke from my fellow regional members and Union 54, he said, I am very comfortable with Brooke.. More than 1,400 people respond to survey to change Nashoba mascot, Nashoba School Committee votes to retire Chieftain logo, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. However, debate focused on Downing and Roche. [3] The new high school had an innovative "Curriculum Materials Center" that had a focus on electronic media, which was new at the time. . She further considered feedback gathered from three community roundtables where faculty and staff, parents, and students could speak with the finalists. Eventually, Horesh and Cohen agreed to vote for Downing, allowing him to be selected as the new superintendent. She was previously superintendent of Ashland Public Schools from 2012 to 2014. The former was split 5-4 in favor of Clenchy while Union 54 was unanimous in its support for her. The Nashoba Regional School District is a school district that is based in Bolton, Massachusetts and also serves the towns of Lancaster and Stow. The Nashoba Regional School District is comprised of two elementary schools, one PK-8 school, two middle schools, and one high school. After the layoffs, the libraries at the schools were run by volunteers, including retired librarians and the former librarians. Other work experience includes superintendencies in Ashland (2012-14) and Winchendon (2008-12) as well as a district in Washburn, Maine (2003-07). Ed Maroney, Brooke Clenchy is the choice for interim superintendent of the Nauset Regional School District. Superintendent's Reports Nashoba Notable Awards Upcoming District Meetings Click Here for Agendas and Meeting Materials 01 Mar Wednesday 12:30PM - 2:00PM Audit Advisory Meeting 01 Mar Wednesday 6:00PM - 6:30PM Budget and Warrant Subcommittee Meeting 01 Mar Wednesday 6:30PM - 8:30PM School Committee Meeting 06 Mar Monday 7:00PM - 8:00PM She anticipates completing a doctorate in education from UMass Lowell this spring. [22], In 2013, the district instituted a bring your own device program, allowing high school students to bring their personal electronic devices for use in education. Monday is posted for 6 [/,/ to reorganize the committee before the 7 p.m. Interview. They are supported and assisted in the classroom by approximately 110 certified and non-certified tutors and aides. Clenchy also worked for the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education from 2014 to 2016. In a press release sent to local media, the Nashoba Regional School District announced that Superintendent Brooke Clenchy has tendered her resignation, effective at the end of this school year. Also included was the resignation letter sent to the School Committee by Clenchy. Information from the Daily Item via the Telegram & Gazette was used in this report. Nashoba Regional School Committee Accepts Resignation of Superintendent Brooke Clenchy, Chairperson Praises Superintendent as a transformational leader. She was the first person who said, Brooke, you take this little group of students over here, and I want you to work them on this. That initial inspiration has driven me all those years later. Clenchy also cited the daily inspiration of her staff, communities, and students. Stewarts first choice was Daly, whose regional district is named for three towns in Rhode Island. By 1789, the town had grown to five school-houses, at which time the state legislature mandated the creation of small school districts that would serve a fraction of a town. Superintendent's Contract; Stipend Schedule; Substitute Teaching; Unit A Evaluation Procedure; Nutrition Services; Pupil Personnel Services. Clenchy was appointed superintendent of the Nashoba Regional School District in August 2016, after serving as Senior Associate Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and previously as superintendent in the Ashland and Winchendon school districts. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. "Superintendent Clenchy has been a transformational leader whose work has led to meaningful improvements to learning, district operations and physical environment for our students and staff," Codianne wrote. Gleason disagreed with his colleagues who supported Downing and had heard it from Lancaster residents. I believe Iam leaving the District in a strong and healthy position, which should be the goal of any superintendent.". She has extensive experience as superintendent of several other systems and was one of two senior associate commissioners of the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education . Surveys to interested parties showed that 73% of respondents wanted the next superintendent to have experience in the role. Clenchy was one of three finalists interviewed April 12 by Nauset's joint school committee, which includes members of the regional committee and of Union 54, which represents the elementary school committees in the four Nauset towns. District Calendar . It takes a village, as the saying goes, and what a wonderful village we have in NRSD. Our application is moving through the Massachusetts School Building Authority funding process. In a 2016 interview with The Item, Clenchy noted she had to hit the ground running, especially with facilities problems. 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According to the 2016 documentation (when Clenchy was hired), the search takes three to six months. Here are the accomplishments over the last five years about which I am proudest. Downing, who starts his new job on July 1, has worked in the Natick district since 2019. Wednesday 12:30PM - 2:00PM. She has also served as superintendent in Ashland and Winchendon as well as Washburn, Maine, and has also led and taught in schools in Canada. [10], The district also includes education programs for preschoolers. The committee debated the two candidates and held two more deadlocked votes. By Nashoba Publishing | PUBLISHED: March 14, 2014 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: July 11, 2019 at 12:00 a.m. SHIRLEY Massachusetts Association of School Committee Search Consultant Mike Gilbert announced the names of the four Ayer Shirley Regional School District superintendent candidate finalists during a brief school committee meeting Tuesday . The Nashoba Regional School District School Committee has voted unanimously to approve Nashoba Wolves as the new Nashoba High School mascot and team name, according to a press release from District Superintendent Brooke Clenchy. Clenchy selected Boynton after interviewing three finalists chosen by a Screening Committee comprised of parents, staff and students. I can see her smile, feel her energy. In September, 2002, the district eliminated media specialists (ie. BOLTON - Three candidates including a familiar face have been named finalists for the Nashoba Regional School District superintendent position. In March, 1953, Stow withdrew from the district, although it later rejoined. 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This collaborative process has been just one example of how teamwork is at the heart of everything we do in the district, Clenchy stated in the release. From inspiring speakers, including our very own Nashoba graduates and faculty, to interactive workshops, we'll explore new ideas, techniques, and innovative practices to deepen our understanding and hone our craft in a collective effort to bring our Strategic Plan to life and create an even stronger learning experience for our students. It is clear that the Districts students always come first in your minds and your actions. The district is studying getting kindergarteners back into classrooms and this week sent a survey out to parents. School Committee Chairperson Kathy Codianne praised Clenchy. I can tell you her fragrance. The form is to be on the district website and includes informational questions to determine parents background and which category they would qualify for. 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